Do you want to know how your computer's RAM is working? Then you need to use a tool specially developed for it that provides you with the exact information you need in these cases. Memtest86 is an excellent tool when we try to know the performance of this section of the hardware of our PC, which is essential for its performance.

Memtest86 is nothing more than a program responsible for analyzing the work done by the RAM of our computer, as we said, a key factor that explains the potential that the computer can give us. This is a handy tool, especially for system administrators interested in knowing if they must perform a RAM replacement.

Operation

Memtest86, which has undergone constant updates throughout its long history, stands out thanks to the latest for improved stability while maintaining the spirit that has always distinguished it in this field. In any case, you must know that new versions have been released because that also determines that it is compatible with the RAMs of the last generation, something that otherwise would have been impossible.

Memtest86 will then be responsible for monitoring the status of your computer's RAM and giving you the specific information sought in these cases; it is responsible for performing a series of scans of the memory modules. This way, you can know its total capacity and the one you have at a given time, saving all that data to see whenever you want or manage them as necessary.

Particularly we believe that Memtest86 can be a handy utility for those who are thinking of buying a computer with the use or who have just bought a new one and want to check that its operation is optimal. In the same way, if you have a computer with some years and you have decided to add a RAM of higher performance, thanks to this tool, you can corroborate up to where the change influences.

When Memtest86 analysis is finished, you will have access to all kinds of information about how the RAM works on your PC and other important details, such as errors, that we should consider. Anyway, it would be best to consider that there is no need to have previous inconveniences to using this service, but you can run it whenever you want.

Yes, you have to keep in mind that Memtest86 analysis does not stand out for being too fast, as, in our experience, we have found that in some cases has come to take about 20 minutes approximately. Beyond that, we find it positive that you can configure some aspects of its operation, such as the amount of MB the system should allocate to this application.

The user interface of Memtest86 stands out for being extremely simple, to the point that more than one might consider it somewhat obsolete and that hardly more content than strictly necessary appear. We are in the presence of a utility that does not aim much more than its primary objective and makes it clear all the time, so you can't ask too much of it.

Keep in mind

One of the main advantages of Memtest86 is that it is completely independent of our computer and its operating system, which means that it works as a portable program and that we can run it from an external storage device without going through the always annoying installation procedure. Especially if you have to use this software on several computers, this will be of enormous help.

The best

Memtest86 has several outstanding features, which undoubtedly highlights that it has an unusual ease of use thanks to not having a lot of functions that, in most cases, we will not need. If you want a tool that only tells you how your RAM works and little else, it will surely be enough for you.

The worst

Memtest86 has two fundamental negative aspects we didn't want to leave unmentioned. On the one hand, we have to talk about the scarce customization options for the analysis we have at hand, at least if we compare it with similar services. And on the other hand, we must not lose sight of the fact that their reviews are not particularly noted for how fast they are, so you should also consider it if you're in a hurry.

Evaluation

In summary, we can say that Memtest86 is the ideal application for all those without much computer knowledge or without wanting to waste time who want to know the performance of your RAM.